If you’re seeking a military discharge upgrade you need to make the proper arguments, to the proper review board, and provide supporting documentation. A military discharge upgrade lawyer can craft this argument along with assisting the individual in gathering the supporting documentation to submit to the board.
In order to have a chance at a discharge upgrade, one must show that there was an error or that it was unfair – inequitable. Without making these arguments your case will have little to no chance.
It is also important to include supporting documentation in your submission. These documents include the following:
-A detailed statement explaining your experience and reason for your discharge upgrade request.
-Copies of your military records including evaluations, awards, deployments, health records, and details of the discharge such as a letter of deficiency from an administrative separation board hearing.
-Documents that shed light on what was occurring in your personal life at the time of the discharge such as divorce papers, hospitalization and/or death records of family members.
-Character letters from friends, family, and those you served with.
-Post-service documents such as resumes, clean background checks, and volunteer activities.
Furthermore, if there is documentation of PTSD or TBI the Boards must give liberal considerations to upgrade requests based on these conditions, meaning the individual has a great chance of receiving a discharge upgrade.
In addition, at the various review boards, there is a document review and also an in-person appearance. You need to be well prepared for both, to have a chance at a favorable result. A discharge upgrade lawyer can assist and increase your chance of success.
Many times individuals seek a better characterization or re-enlistment code for many reasons including better employment opportunities, access to veteran benefits, of the chance to re-enlist in the service. With so much at stake do you want to go in alone, or do you want an advocate who knows what the review board is looking for and can make the proper arguments?
Ensuring you make the proper argument, to the proper review board/forum, and having supporting documentation could mean the difference between getting an upgrade or not.
Hiring Steven J. Goralski to advocate for your discharge upgrade could mean a world of difference.